Make Ahead Beef Stew

Make-ahead beef stew is a versatile and comforting meal that’s ideal for busy families or special occasions. This hearty dish combines tender chunks of beef with an assortment of colorful vegetables, all simmered in a rich and savory broth. By preparing it ahead of time, you can enjoy the convenience of having a delicious meal ready whenever you need it. Whether served at home or taken on-the-go, this make-ahead stew is sure to become a favorite among both kids and adults alike. Perfect for when you want to cozy up!

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• extra virgin olive oil
• organic beef
• organic onion
• organic garlic
• organic carrots
• organic celery sticks
• organic mushrooms
• potatoes
• M Salt
• dried thyme
• all-purpose einkorn flour
• Worcestershire sauce
• organic beef broth
• organic frozen peas

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Make Ahead Beef Stew

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy soups, stew

Servings: 6

Equipment

• 1 Dutch oven can be made in all-in-one cooker

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb Beef cubes
• 1 Onion sliced
• 2 Whole garlic cloves (Chopped)
• 4 Carrot (peeled and chopped)
• 2 Celery sticks (peeled and chopped)
• 2 cup Fresh mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 Potato (peeled and chopped)
• 2 tsp M salt (or any salt, pepper, garlic mix)
• 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
• 2 tbsp Einkorn flour
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 32 oz Beef broth (we love kettle and fire)
• 2 cup Frozen peas

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Instructions

• In a Dutch oven over medium heat pour in the 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil. Add in the 1 1/2 lb Beef cubes, 1 Onion sliced, 2 Whole garlic cloves minced, 4 Carrot chopped,2 Celery sticks,2 cup Fresh mushrooms, 2 Potato, 2 tsp M salt (salt and pepper), 1/2 tsp Dried thyme.
• Cook until the meat is cooked browned. Add in the flour and coat. Toss together at least 1 minute.
• Add in the 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and 32 oz Beef broth and 2 cup Frozen peas. Turn heat to low and simmer about 45 minutes to an hour.

Notes

Slow Cooker Method:

In a pan or all-in-one slow cooker set heat temperature to medium on the sear setting. Pour in the 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil. Add in the 1 1/2 lb Beef cubes, 1 Onion sliced, 2 Whole garlic cloves minced, 4 Carrot chopped,2 Celery sticks,2 cup Fresh mushrooms, 2 Potato, 2 tsp M salt (salt and pepper), 1/2 tsp Dried thyme.

Cook until the meat is cooked browned. Add in the flour and coat. Toss together at least one minute. If you used a pan for the first step, transfer to the slow cooker. If you did it all in an all-in-one slow cooker turn the heat to slow cook instead of sear. 

Add in the 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and 32 oz Beef broth and 2 cup Frozen peas. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for 4 hours or low and cook for 8-10 hours. 

Make Ahead

• You can make this in advance and freeze it. Just be sure when you place it in the freezer it has cooled before you do. To thaw place it in the fridge the night before and reheat in a pan over medium heat. 

Storage & Freezer Tips

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

• Freeze fully cooled soup in glass freezer containers or silicone freezer bags for up to 3 months.

• Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stovetop.

Substitutions & Variations

• No beef? Use lamb or venison.

• Grain-free: Skip the flour or thicken with arrowroot slurry at the end.

• More veggies: Add green beans or parsnips.

• Extra flavor: A splash of red wine before adding broth gives the recipe more depth.